Lionel de Rothschild was elected to serve as MP for the City of London in 1847.   He would not be able to take his seat for another eleven years until the discriminatory legislation against Jews was removed. Find out more about.... The journey Who was who Timeline Guide to sources

Lionel Nathan de Rothschild (1808- 1879) introduced in the House of Commons on 26 July 1858 by Lord John Russell and Mr Abel Smith.  A painting by Henry Barraud. 1872